Dr. Laura Weekly Podcast

What do babies do when they're tired, hungry or need a diaper change? They cry. Every parent knows that you have to interpret their cries, sometimes through trial and error, to figure out which need they are trying to communicate.Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.comFollow me on social media:Facebook.com/DrLauraInstagram.com/DrLauraProgramYouTube.com/DrLaura

Married couples don't grow apart - they stop paying attention, showing affection and caring for each other. I get calls from listeners telling me that their marriages are rocky. But that’s not true. Marriages don’t just turn rocky. Couples throw rocks at their marriage.Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.comFollow me on social media:Facebook.com/DrLauraInstagram.com/DrLauraProgramYouTube.com/DrLaura

Many of you call me, wondering if you need professional help for your stress and anxiety, and my answer is frequently, “no.” Why would I say that it's usually not necessary to talk to a therapist? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.comFollow me on social media:Facebook.com/DrLauraInstagram.com/DrLauraProgramYouTube.com/DrLaura

In 1994, after more than a decade of trying to help my female callers and private clients unravel the mistakes they were making, I wrote my first bestseller, “The 10 Stupid Things Women Do To Mess Up Their Lives.” ...Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.comFollow me on social media:Facebook.com/DrLauraInstagram.com/DrLauraProgramYouTube.com/DrLaura

In my very first Deep Dive episode, I talked about how our society is being torn apart, largely thanks to parents failing at their jobs. If you don't raise your children to be people of character who are respectful of others, accountable for their actions and able to function in a world full of rules and expectations, you're hurting them and contributing to the deterioration of our society.Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.comFollow me on social media:Facebook.com/DrLauraInstagram.com/DrLauraProgramYouTube.com/DrLaura

People get engaged and it's just sooooo romantic. Then they get married and ask themselves – what the hell just happened? Because, too often, they didn't spend 2 years getting to know each other. Or they turned a blind eye to potential problems. Or they didn't even bother to discuss with each other what they really wanted out of life together.Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.comFollow me on social media:Facebook.com/DrLauraInstagram.com/DrLauraProgramYouTube.com/DrLaura

Divorce rates would probably plummet if people actually prepared for marriage. You've heard the saying, “Love is Blind.” Well, love can also make you do some stupid things like IGNORE the negative feedback you're getting about your relationship from friends and family ... Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.comFollow me on social media:Facebook.com/DrLauraInstagram.com/DrLauraProgramYouTube.com/DrLaura

Many of you are sacrificing a large part of your lives to take care of an ill spouse, child, parent or other loved one. Often caregivers are women who are still raising their own children, and I just don't know how any human can manage all of that. If you are a caretaker, this Deep Dive is for you to help you prevent the stress involved from taking a serious toll on your emotional and physical health.Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.comFollow me on social media:Facebook.com/DrLauraInstagram.com/DrLauraProgramYouTube.com/DrLaura

Dealing with a serious illness is one of life's most difficult challenges. It's understandable to react with panic, fear and anxiety and even to ask “why me?” Managing illness or injuries is stressful, and it most certainly will affect your mood and outlook.Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.comFollow me on social media:Facebook.com/DrLauraInstagram.com/DrLauraProgramYouTube.com/DrLaura

It's normal to have differences of opinions and even to have heated debates over some of your disagreements. What I think is ideal is being able to let go of the petty, irrelevant nonsense that could lead to a completely unnecessary argument. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.comFollow me on social media:Facebook.com/DrLauraInstagram.com/DrLauraProgramYouTube.com/DrLaura

Mother-in-law / daughter-in-law relationships are just about the most major subject I've dealt with over my decades on the radio. When the in-laws and adult children don't get along, it affects everything – your marriages, your grandkids and the relationship with your own child.Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.comFollow me on social media:Facebook.com/DrLauraInstagram.com/DrLauraProgramYouTube.com/DrLaura

Ok can we be real here? A mother-in-law who cleans while she's waiting for you to get ready is probably not trying to hurt you ... Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.comFollow me on social media:Facebook.com/DrLauraInstagram.com/DrLauraProgramYouTube.com/DrLaura

I didn't personally experience the terrible twos because my kid didn't give me that particular challenge. I kept waiting! I'd wake up, open one eye and wonder, is today “THE DAY?” It never came for us, but I did see it all around me...Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.comFollow me on social media:Facebook.com/DrLauraInstagram.com/DrLauraProgramYouTube.com/DrLaura

A quick internet search reveals all kinds of research showing a link between being religious and being happy. And it makes sense when you think about it - - prayer is a kind of meditation.Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.comFollow me on social media:Facebook.com/DrLauraInstagram.com/DrLauraProgramYouTube.com/DrLaura

I do this podcast, my SiriusXM radio program and I write my books MOSTLY in the hopes of reaching people who are thinking of having kids so they will get themselves and their relationships in a happy and functional place BEFORE the babies come. It's hard to flourish as an adult when you've been raised with a lot of disfunction.Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.comFollow me on social media:Facebook.com/DrLauraInstagram.com/DrLauraProgramYouTube.com/DrLaura

One of the most upsetting types of calls I get on my program are those about inheritance. There are two schools of thought, and in my opinion they're both right.Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.comFollow me on social media:Facebook.com/DrLauraInstagram.com/DrLauraProgramYouTube.com/DrLaura

Once you're old enough to have raised kids into young adulthood, you've likely racked up as many years as you have left. But that doesn't mean life is over! On the contrary. You're now entering a new chapter. One that YOU get to write.Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.comFollow me on social media:Facebook.com/DrLauraInstagram.com/DrLauraProgramYouTube.com/DrLaura

Children in stepfamily situations experience real and significant challenges that can haunt them into adulthood. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.comFollow me on social media:Facebook.com/DrLauraInstagram.com/DrLauraProgramYouTube.com/DrLaura

Download my Dr. Laura LIVE show. You'll hear me answer questions from Family members attending in person! Of course, fan-favorite Lily joins me too! We love doing our light check together on stage.Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.comFollow me on social media:Facebook.com/DrLauraInstagram.com/DrLauraProgramYouTube.com/DrLaura

Parenting is a BIG job. And doing it well requires effort and some basic knowledge of how kids' minds work and develop over time. It also takes confidence on the part of the parent, a little common sense and a compassionate approach.Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.comFollow me on social media:Facebook.com/DrLauraInstagram.com/DrLauraProgramYouTube.com/DrLaura